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Acting for Stage and Screen - BA (Hons)
University of Northampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Waterside Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Waterside Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Waterside Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Waterside Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Course info

Entering the Acting profession as a working stage and screen actor requires high-level skills and knowledge, which the Acting BA (Hons) degree at the University of Northampton is designed to help you develop.You’ll spend 30 hours per week for 30 weeks in practical training, showing your dedication and commitment to the Acting course, which is recognised by both Equity and Spotlight, ensuring that the training provided is relevant, current and of an excellent industry level standard.We follow ...Read more

Entering the Acting profession as a working stage and screen actor requires high-level skills and knowledge, which the Acting BA (Hons) degree at the University of Northampton is designed to help you develop.You’ll spend 30 hours per week for 30 weeks in practical training, showing your dedication and commitment to the Acting course, which is recognised by both Equity and Spotlight, ensuring that the training provided is relevant, current and of an excellent industry level standard.We follow the ethos of craft, artistry and performance application while encouraging the continual journey of self-discovery, curiosity and the employment of your imagination in truthful characterisations.

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WUSCA ranking:
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61/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
73rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
119th

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M45 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):

DDM Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2M3M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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University of Northampton
University of Northampton , Northampton

Located in the heart of England, the University of Northampton is a dynamic institution renowned for its commitment to innovation...

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119th
University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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